Senior Manager / Manager of Analysis

About the Role Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Manager/Manager of Analysis to join the Operations Finance team supporting Anchor manufacturing facilities in Northeast Arkansas. This role provides strategic financial leadership and analysis to drive operational improvements and support strategic decision-making. You will partner with manufacturing and finance teams to close gaps, create value, and transform operations through actionable insights and strategic planning.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with manufacturing and finance team to develop insights into cost drivers and align on manufacturing priorities.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify performance drivers, creating and executing work plans to drive improvement.
• Develop strategic plans that enhance production and spending efficiency metrics.
• Execute operations bet tracking and performance analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead financial planning, management reporting, and analytics for both manufacturing sites.
• Advance economic thinking around capital and expense investments with manufacturing team.
• Contribute to monthly forecasting, providing insights into financial performance, variances, and opportunities.
• Create leadership and ad-hoc business presentations to support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to challenge the status quo and propose innovative solutions.
• Uphold and promote the Principles Based Management culture by reinforcing the company’s Core Values and Principles.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in financial analysis, accounting, operations finance, or related roles, with a strong grasp of financial concepts and economic principles.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and solving operational challenges, driving continuous improvement.
• Transformation-focused, with the ability to adapt and prioritize in a dynamic environment, embracing change and process improvement.
• Proficient in sourcing and analyzing large volumes of data, developing informed perspectives and solutions.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex financial concepts to diverse audiences and engaging stakeholders.
• Experience leading projects, teams, or initiatives, working cross-functionally across varied teams.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Strategy.
• Finance experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including financial modeling and data visualization.
• Experience with data analysis/visualization tools, such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, and ERP systems like SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and drive transformation within manufacturing operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range not specified in the posting; compensation discussed with recruiter and may be market-driven.
• Our Benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary.